Removing metalwork

Metalware is often used in operations to help bones to heal. Once your bones have healed, your surgeon may recommend removing the metalware to reduce or prevent any problems it may cause.

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Ulnar nerve release

Ulnar nerve compression causes numbness in your ring and little fingers. An ulnar nerve release may improve your symptoms and should prevent permanent nerve damage.

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Trigger finger release

Trigger finger is a condition where your finger jams or gets stiff. If treatment with steroid injections has failed, surgery should allow your finger to move freely.

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Surgery for problems of the small toes

If you have problems with your small toes that are causing pressure and pain, surgery should straighten your toes and help make your foot fit more comfortably into a normal shoe.

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Bunion surgery

If you have a bunion that is causing pressure and pain, surgery should straighten your big toe and make your foot fit more comfortably into a normal shoe.

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease affects your nervous system. It’s a progressive disease, but some therapies can help with your CMT symptoms.

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Foot care

Your health can affect your feet. Discover foot care tips, common problems, and how illnesses like diabetes affect foot health. Get expert guidance.

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GP Urgent Care clinics in WA

Not all urgencies are emergencies. If you are in Western Australia and your injury or illness is urgent (required on the day) but non-life threatening, you can visit a GP urgent care clinic. Find clinics here.

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Bunions

A bunion is a bony lump that forms on the joint of your big toe, changing the joint's structure and making it bigger and stick out over time.

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Mobility aids

Mobility aids can help you get around and make daily activities safer and easier. Learn when you might need mobility aids and how to access them.

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, ongoing condition that causes painful joints. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for OA.

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Arthroscopy

An arthroscopy is a procedure used to look inside a joint to diagnose and treat some joint problems. Find out about when arthroscopy may be used.

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Arthroscopy of the ankle

An arthroscopy allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat some common problems affecting your ankle, without the need for a large cut on your skin.

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Arthroscopy of the wrist

An arthroscopy of your wrist allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat problems affecting the joint, without the need for a large cut on the skin.

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Arthroscopy of the elbow

An arthroscopy of your elbow allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat problems affecting the joint, without the need for a large cut on your skin.

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Cervical laminectomy

Cervical spinal stenosis is where the spinal canal narrows in your neck, causing weakness or numbness in your arms and legs. The aim of surgery is to prevent further damage to your spinal cord.

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Laminectomy

A laminectomy may be recommended to ease your back pain but only when other treatments such as physiotherapy and medication have not worked.

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder

An arthroscopy of your shoulder allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat problems affecting the joint, without the need for a large cut on your skin.

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Toe and forefoot amputation

Foot disease is a common condition caused by a poor blood supply to your foot. Removing any dead or infected tissue should prevent the spread of infection and improve your mobility.

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis is the term given to an abnormal curve of your spine. Learn more about scoliosis causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes your muscles to become weaker. Learn more about the 5 different types of SMA.

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Hip pain

Hip pain is very common. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatments for hip pain and when to seek medical attention.

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Hip replacement

Hip replacement maybe recommended if you have severe hip pain and other treatments haven't worked. Read about benefits and risks of this surgery.

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Clubfoot

Clubfoot is when one or both of your baby's feet are pointed and twisted. Some babies are born with it. Clubfoot does not hurt and can be treated.

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Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a loss of elastic tissue. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for Marfan syndrome.

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Apert syndrome

Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes changes to the shape of the skull. Learn more about the other signs of Apert syndrome.

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Amputation

The loss of a limb can be life-changing, but support is available. Read all about amputation, including preparation, recovery and rehabilitation.

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Knee replacement

A knee replacement may be recommended if you are suffering from knee pain and other treatments suggested by your doctor have not worked.

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Cast care

Looking after your cast helps the healing process. You should follow any cast-care instructions you receive from your healthcare professional.

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Revision total hip replacement

If your original hip replacement fails, you can usually have another operation to do your hip replacement again. If this revision operation is successful, you should be able to continue many of your normal activities.

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